Israel-Russia relations seem to be going well, with Netanyahu and Putin maintaining an ongoing bromance. But under the surface, things may not look as rosy. The trouble, as usual, has to do with Syria. The potential for military friction may be…
Israeli fighter jets allegedly carried out wide-ranging airstrikes on multiple targets in Syria early Thursday. At least 12 members of pro-Iranian militias were killed in the broad assault, according to unconfirmed Arab reports. The IDF did not offer any comment.…
Vladimir Putin is a skilled negotiator who excels at using his considerable power to achieve his political goals. Sooner or later, Israel may have to negotiate with the Russian president on a deal of crucial importance: Pushing Iran out of…
The annual IDF intelligence assessment suggests that 2020 will be an explosive year for Israel. Despite some attempts to downplay the risk of war, the estimate’s underlying message is that Israel-Iran tensions will likely erupt into a major military clash.…
IDF fighter jets bombed early Friday a weapons shipment to a Shiite militia near the Syria-Iraq border, according to Arab reports. Details of the strike were sketchy and inconsistent. Israeli officials did not comment. According to one report, the warplanes…
In retrospect, 2019 may come to be known in Israel as the year of preparation for war with Iran. During this period, the IDF upgraded its war capabilities, while Israel’s leaders prepared the public for a major conflict. In October,…